Freshly "Canned" Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion
• chopped
• 3 cloves garlic
• chopped
• Salt and pepper
• 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes
• crushed (or 2 pounds fresh tomatoes
• chopped)
• Pinch sugar
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

Instructions

1. In a medium pot over medium-high heat, pour in the olive oil.
2. Add the onions and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
4. Give it a stir and cook for another minute.
5. Add the tomatoes, sugar, and basil.
6. Reduce the heat a bit and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.